Reviews & Press

“An IMPRESSIVE voice. An IMPRESSIVE performance. The work of a QUADRUPLE THREAT!”–The New York Times

“A HEARTFELT and AFFECTING work, featuring a robust score and a fearsome suite of characters embodied by the PROTEAN, INEXHAUSTIBLE Bayardelle…a TRIUMPH.“–New York Magazine

“SHIDA is a solo TOUR-DE-FORCE!”–The Boston Globe

“A MUST-SEE! Bayardelle absolutely amazes – a talented TRIPLE THREAT. An AMAZING show that I’m certain will leave those who see it in awe of the IMMENSE TALENT that Jeannette Bayardelle possesses as an actor, singer, and writer.”–The Harlem Times

“Bayardelle is a RADIANT and ASSURED performer – a stage diva who can RATTLE THE RAFTERS!”–NY1

Jeannette Bayardelle has written a raw and thrilling piece of theater called SHIDA, and we were absolutely thrilled to present the first public reading at Birdland! This one-woman tour-de-force has a soulful score that features rock, jazz, R&B, and gospel music, and judging from the response of the sold-out house, is one that should be heard by theater-lovers everywhere. Many thanks to Jeannette, musical director Clay Bogan III, and director Andy Sandberg for bringing this inspiring evening to our stage!–Jim Caruso, Broadway at Birdland